Delhi Police steps up security around Turkman Gate, 11 held for stone-pelting

New Delhi, Jan 8 (UNI) Delhi Police has heightened security arrangements in and around Turkman Gate ahead of Friday’s prayers at the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque. Additional personnel will be deployed to maintain law and order as a large gathering is expected.

In the stone-pelting and violence case at Turkman Gate, six more accused — Afaan, Adil, Shahnawaz, Hamza, Atharr, and Ubed — were arrested on Thursday. The total arrests in the case now stand at 11. Police are still searching for other suspects.

The police have also summoned around 10 social media influencers, including YouTuber Salman and a female influencer, for questioning in the case. The woman influencer may be called for questioning on January 8. Her social media accounts are being examined, along with WhatsApp groups believed to have circulated provocative audio clips.

At least four groups are under scrutiny, and around 10 individuals have been identified for posting inflammatory content. All have been issued summons, police said.

In a related development, a Central District police team accompanied by women personnel visited Jamia Nagar on Thursday evening, along with the local police. They were reportedly looking for the same female influencer, who is suspected to be changing her location.

 

 

 

 

 

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